AMD FreeSync promised open standards and more affordable monitors that would allow gamers to enjoy reduced input lag and the elimination of screen tearing. Fortunately, we've now gotten wind of more FreeSync-capable monitors and their prices from the likes of Acer, BenQ and LG.

Curved displays are all the rage now so it's little wonder that major manufacturers like Samsung are releasing their products fast and furious. The latest in the Korean giant's arsenal? The SE790C and SD590C monitors.

Samsung, LG and Dell have announced their ultra widescreen, 21:9 cinemascope monitors in the last few days at CES, along with more 4K screens. Not surprisingly, the world's no.1 PC company is making sure they have equivalent models to quench the new trend.

If you've always wanted to see more on your monitor, then Samsung's latest flagship monitor with an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio will offer you a pretty amazing viewing experience. Featuring a curved 34-inch screen, the new monitor unveiled today at CES 2015 is set to hit store shelves this year.

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AMD's Freesync is set to completely eliminate screen-tearing in games if everything goes smoothly. Samsung has stepped up to the plate in support of AMD, with plans to release Freesync compatible monitors. Will AMD and Samsung be the driving forces behind one of gaming's next big thing?